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Turning Point Center of Addisoncounty Inc

EIN 20-4934608 · Middlebury, VT

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceWeak45 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE TURNINNG POINT OF ADDISON COUNTY'S (TPCAC) MISSION IS TO OFFER CONFIDENTIAL, JUDGEMENT-FREE RECOVERY SERVICES AT NO COST TO PEOPLE LIVING WITH, IMPACTED BY, OR EXPLORING CONCERNS ABOUT HARMFUL BEHAVIORS. DRAWING FROM OUR OWN LIVED EXPERIENCE, WE FOSTER PREVENTION, REDUCE STIGMA, AND PROMOTE HEALING.

Income
$1.3 million
Spending
$617,770
Spent on programs
96%
Reserves
6.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 88%
Employees
0
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$92,304, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 53% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 110% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    96% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Weak: 45 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    0 of 11 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (4)
  1. $587,000 spent. TPCAC OFFERS AND PROVIDES AN ARRAY OF CORE SERVICES TO ASSIST PEOPLE IN FINDING, MAINTAINING, AND ENHANCING RECOVERY THROUGH PEER SUPPORTS, SOBER RECREATION AND EDUCATION FUNDED THROUGH THE VERMONT DEPARTMENT OF SUBSTANCE USE PROGRAM.
  2. TPCAC PROVIDES RECOVERY COACHES TO WORK WITH THE LOCAL HOSPITAL EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT TO SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS WHO COULD BENEFIT FROM SUPPORT SERVICES, WHICH INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO IDENTIFICATION OF LOCAL SUPPORT INCLUDING TREATMENT OPTIONS, CONNECTION TO A RECOVERY COACH, AND IDENTIFICATION OF LOCAL HARM REDUCTION SERVICES.
  3. $5,000 spent. TPCAC PROVIDES COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND PROGRAM FACILITATION THROUGH A GRANT FROM THE UNITED WAY OF ADDISON COUNTY. THIS INCLUDED DISBURSEMENT OF NARCAN AND TRAINING FOR ADMINISTERING.
  4. THE TURNING POINT CENTER INSTALLED PUBLIC HEALTH VENDING MACHINES IN BRISTOL AND MIDDLEBURY TO OFFER FREE 24/7 ACCESS TO NARCAN, FIRST AID SUPPLIES, HARM REDUCTION KITS AND HYGIENE PRODUCTS

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since May 2007.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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